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Page 1 TAGLines The Newsletter of the Theatre Arts Guild, Inc. – July 2010 Jim Martin, President Cathy Hirsch, Chair/Editor www.theatreartsguild.com TAG N IGHT O UT Hair Ralston Community Theatre July 1 st , 7:30pm The Sound of Music Papillion LaVista Community Theatre July 7 th , 8pm Mountain Birds Shelterbelt Theatre July 8 th , 8pm _________________________ T HIS I SSUE On Stage News The Green Room / Auditions Other Good Stuff Theatre Planning Calendar __________________________ New Members Amy Lane Joshua J Mullady Tony, Octavia, and Jordan White Dave and Candi Kirkwood Derek Kowal – Florentine Players Shannon Walenta – Blue Barn TAG Awards Milestones: Looking Forward to Nominations Night By Jim Martin, President Thanks to all who filled out nomination ballots for the 2009- 2010 TAG Awards! Votes were weighted to account for both shows seen and venues (theatres/production companies) visited. Notably, of the 30 possible “venues,” 26 received votes in one or more categories. The number of shows seen ranged from one to 77. It’s encouraging that TAG members partook of so many offerings at so many places this season, then took time to call attention to outstanding achievements via their nomination ballots. Based on the number of ballots returned, participation did not significantly change from previous years. However, we continue to look for ways to help with what is recognized as a daunting task to fill out the nomination ballot. Several members commented that the Program Resource List at the TAG web site was helpful. We thank them. We plan steps to make it even more useful. And we welcome other ideas for ways to encourage members to participate in the nomination process. Final ballots to choose recipients of awards in 30 categories will be in the mail by July 12 th with a return deadline of July 30 th . Please be sure to complete the initial page of the ballot where you mark all the shows you attended. The weight of your vote is dependent on that info, so don’t forget. Invitations to the TAG Awards Night gala will also go in the mail around July 12 th with a reservation deadline of July 31 st . Then the next milestone is the festive Awards Night gala on Sunday night, August 15 th , at the Omaha Hilton downtown. See you on the red carpet! Mark Your Calendars! Nominations Night is Sunday, July 11, 7:30 PM, at the Pizza Shoppe Collective in Benson. Come early and purchase food and/or beverages. Our three guest emcees will be announcing nominees in 30 categories for the TAG Awards.
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TAGLines T h e N ew s l e t t e r o f t h e T h e a t r e A r t s G u i l d , I n c . – J u l y 2 0 1 0
J i m M a r t i n , P r e s i d e n t C a t h y H i r s c h , C h a i r / E d i t o r w w w . t h e a t r e a r t s g u i l d . c o m
TAG
N I G H T
O U T Hair
Ralston Community Theatre July 1st, 7:30pm
The Sound of Music
Papillion LaVista Community Theatre
July 7th, 8pm
Mountain Birds Shelterbelt Theatre
July 8th, 8pm
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T H I S I S S U E On Stage News
The Green Room / Auditions
Other Good Stuff
Theatre Planning Calendar
__________________________ New Members
Amy Lane
Joshua J Mullady Tony, Octavia, and Jordan
White Dave and Candi Kirkwood Derek Kowal – Florentine
Players Shannon Walenta – Blue Barn
TAG Awards Milestones: Looking Forward to Nominations Night By Jim Martin, President
Thanks to all who filled out nomination ballots for the 2009-2010 TAG Awards! Votes were weighted to account for both shows seen and venues (theatres/production companies) visited. Notably, of the 30 possible “venues,” 26 received votes in one or more categories. The number of shows seen ranged from one to 77. It’s encouraging that TAG members partook of so many offerings at so many places this season, then took time to call attention to outstanding achievements via their nomination ballots. Based on the number of ballots returned, participation did not significantly change from previous years. However, we continue to look for ways to help with what is recognized as a daunting task to fill out the nomination ballot. Several members commented that the Program Resource List at the TAG web site was helpful. We thank them. We plan steps to make it even more useful. And we welcome other ideas for ways to encourage members to participate in the nomination process. Final ballots to choose recipients of awards in 30 categories will be in the mail by July 12th with a return deadline of July 30th. Please be sure to complete the initial page of the ballot where you mark all the shows you attended. The weight of your vote is dependent on that info, so don’t forget. Invitations to the TAG Awards Night gala will also go in the mail around July 12th with a reservation deadline of July 31st. Then the next milestone is the festive Awards Night gala on Sunday night, August 15th, at the Omaha Hilton downtown. See you on the red carpet!
Mark Your Calendars! Nominations Night is Sunday, July 11, 7:30 PM, at the Pizza Shoppe Collective in
Benson. Come early and purchase food and/or beverages.
Our three guest emcees will be announcing nominees in 30 categories for the TAG Awards.
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On Stage NewsBroadstreet Theatre presents Little Women – The Musical Through July 3 The story, based on the classic novel, follows the adventures of the March sisters - Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy – as they grow up in Civil War America with their mother, Marmee. Todd Brooks directs Amanda Miller, Dan Chevalier, Sarah Porter, Amanda Rounds, Laura Wilwerding, Virginia Kincaid, Randy Vest, Rachael Schnitker, Matt Hemingway, and John Jones. Mary Carrick produces, with Linda Shirck, music director and choreography by Patrick Roddy.
Stage manager; JoAnn Goodhew; Costumes: Lindsay Pape; Lighting: Ernie Gubbels; Set: Todd Brooks; Props: Melissa Linn; Sound & Sound Board: Dave Podendorf; Sound Consultant: Jeff Lively; Set Dressing: Liz Heim and Nancy Ross; Light Board: Dan Baye; Stage Crew: Lisa McNeil. Performances of the Omaha Metro area premier are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Bellevue Little Theatre located at 203 W. Mission Ave. in Bellevue. Tickets are $15 adults and $13 for seniors and students. For tickets, call (402) 344-3257 or purchase online at www.BroadStreetTheatre.com.
Bluebarn Theatre presents Rabbit Hole Through July 3 Susan Clement-Toberer directs David Lindsay-Abaire’s award-winning script. Alternately sad and funny, Rabbit Hole is a deeply human look at one family’s attempts to come to terms with the impossible and emerge stronger than before. Amy Lane and Matthew Pyle play the roles of “Becca” and “Howie.” MaryBeth Adams and Jordan Rudningen are cast in the roles of “Nat” and “Jason.” Erika Zadina rounds out the cast as “Izzy.” Rabbit Hole showcases costumes by Jenny Pool, scenic design by Martin Scott Marchitto, lighting design by Carol Wisner, with original music composed by David Murphy. Shows run Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, June 20th and 27th at 6 p.m. There will be a post performance discussion following the show on Sunday June 20th at the KANEKO-UNO Library. Thursday, June 17 will showcase BLUEBARN’s Witching Hour in lieu of a Rabbit Hole performance. Ticket prices are $25 for adults; and $20 for students, TAG members, seniors 65+, and groups of 10 or more.
The Circle Theatre presents They Came From Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church Hall in Time for the Townswomen’s Guild’s Coffee Morning Through July 17 In this comedy by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr, the ladies are performing the story of a Martian who wants to steal the newly invented Roberta the Robot in order to learn the secrets of macramé. Trouble is, the actress playing the robot has been accidentally dosed up with a handful of valium, the lady playing the leading man is stuck in the toilet with the runs, and every one is having a bit of trouble with their lines.
The farce, directed by Jerry Onik, features the talents of Laura Marr, Barb Ross, Stephanie Anderson, Rose Glock and David Sindelar and will be staged in the lower level of Central Presbyterian Church. Dinner is served at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm. The show runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Tickets for dinner and show are $23 and show only tickets are $13. For Reservations call: 553-4715 or email at [email protected].
Papillion-La Vista Community Theatre presents The Sound of Music July 8 – 17 The familiar musical will run July 8, 9, 10, 11 and July 15, 16, 17 at 8 p.m. at Sumtur Amphitheater (108th & Hwy 370, Papillion). Reserved tickets are available at plvcommtheatre.org. You may email [email protected] with questions.
TAG night out will be Wednesday, July 7th at 8 p.m.
Ralston Community Theatre presents Hair July 2 – 18 Ralston Community Theatre announces its annual summer production, Hair, the iconic musical that recently won the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival on Broadway. The joyous production is a celebration of life, a love letter to freedom and a passionate cry for hope and change. The show features some of the greatest songs ever written for the stage. As one critic wrote . . . “Hair was then and is now the most exciting new show in town, not so much a breath of spring air as a jolt of adrenaline." The cast include: Mary Kate Gilreath, Casey Gilreath, DeAnna Williams, Stephanie Bourgeois, Marjorie Huntley, John Gajewski, Ryan Pivonka, DJ Tyree, David Rubio, Rachel Foehlinger, Courtney Fraser, Sarah Frederickson, Ariel Ibsen, Aja Jackson, Katie Kasher, Megan Kraft, Sara O'Neill, Samantha Peters, Jessie Porter, Megan Wagman, Darrin Bergers, Alan Blaise, Joshua Brown, Adam Dallman, Jason DeLong, Greg Garst, Jack Gilreath, Joey Lorincz & Broderick McMillian. The musical is directed by Todd Uhrmacher with music direction by Kyle Avery and choreography by Michelle Garrity. Performances run July 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 @ 7:30 PM & July 11 & 18 @ 2:00 PM at the Ralston Performing Arts Centre in Ralston High School – 8969 Park Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults & $12 for students, seniors and TAG members. Call 898-3545 or visit www.ralstontheatre.org for more information. TAG night out is Thursday, July 1 @ 7:30 PM.
Unbound Perspectives presents Party Worth Crashing July 8 – 24 The new concert musical about youth, coming of age, and learning lessons by Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk will be staged Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. July 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, and 24 , at the PS Collective, 6056 Maple St. The show is directed by Megan O’Connell and features the talents of
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On Stage News (Party Worth Crashing, Cont’d)
Suzanne Golden, Trude Grosenbach, Matt Hemingway, Megan O'Connell and Matt Uehling. Tickets are $15/adults, $12/ students with ID and TAG members. Tickets can be reserved by phone at (402) 680-7525 or purchased at the door. This production includes adult content and language.
The Omaha Community Playhouse presents Defending the Caveman July 7 – August 1 This one-man show is a hilarious examination of the ways men and women relate. The underlying message is that out of our differences springs the potential for bridge building rather than perpetual warfare. The show opens on Wednesday, July 7 and then performs Wed – Thu – Fri at 8 PM; Sat at 5 & 8 PM; and Sun at 3 PM. All seats are reserved and cost $35.00 (includes tax). Twilight (half-priced) tickets and TAG discounts will NOT be available for this contracted production. Call the Playhouse Box Office at (402) 553-0800 or toll-free (888) 782-4338 or visit the web site at www.omahaplayhouse.com.
Shelterbelt Theatre presents Mountain Birds
July 8 – August 1 In the world premier by Omaha playwright Madeline Radcliff, four sisters meet at the family cabin to reminisce, share hopes and dreams, and to face some unexpected news - both wonderful and tragic. Starring Debbie Krambeck, Angie Heim, Anna Rebecca Kunkel, and Erika DeBoer, and features Judy Radcliff, Abby Cameron, Quincy Ellefson, and Eva Ellefson, and with production staff including Derrick Crawford, Director; Polly Hidalgo, stage manager; Homero Vela, lighting design; Adam Nathan, set design; Mark Wegener, video; Melissa Linn, props; Amy Schweid, fight choreography; Craig Bond, producer. Crew includes Jill Steinbeck, Andy Niess, Adam Felber and Adam Haverman. The show runs July 8 to August 1, 2010. Show times are Thurs-Sat at 8 pm; Sundays at 6 pm; and August 1 at 2 pm. Ticket prices are $15 general, $12 students, seniors and TAG members. $8 tickets opening weekend, and $10 tickets Thursdays and Sundays. Tickets available online at www.shelterbelt.org and reservations can also be made by calling 341-2757. The theatre is located at 3225 California in Omaha. A TAG Night Out will be held July 8 at 8pm.
Skullduggery Theatre presents Brick: An A Capella Musical July 8 – August 1 Benjamin, in an effort to get away from his problems, takes a road trip. Along his travels he sees a sign for the town of Effington. Thinking the name is odd and funny, he decides to check it out, get some lunch and gas up his car. In the town he meets a variety of lively townsfolk and finds out that Effington and everyone in it, has a secret. The show, which features the music of Ben Folds is written and directed by Andrew McGreevy, with musical direction by Laureen
Pickle, choreography by Robert Williams and music transcribed and arranged by Joe Mokrycki and Adam Hogston features the talents of Eric Grant-Leanna, Jen Martinez, Queno Martinez, Liz Webb, Joe Blackstad, Trish Lilyhorn, Emily Jane Thompson, Zach Cook, Sasha Olson, Eric Salonis, Brendan JD Reilly, Kathryn Walsh, LeAnn Tipler, Steve Hartman, Samantha Brown, Laureen Pickle, Logan Vamosi, Joe Mokrycki, James Terfone, Brock McCullough and Adam Hogston. The show will run July 8-31 Thurs-Sat at 8pm Sundays at 6pm. All Tickets are $20 and reservations can be made by calling 402-317-7893. SkullDuggery Theatre is located at 222 South 19th street in downtown Omaha.
Mills Masquers presents Cheaper By the Dozen July 23 – August 1 The popular comedy, dramatized by Christopher Sergel, recounts the story of Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey father's efforts to implement his scientific management techniques in their home. With 12 children, Dad stresses efficiency and time-saving techniques as they go about their daily chores. Set in the 1920's, this comedy recounts the "happiest days" in the Gilbreth household. The show is directed by Nancy Wright, assisted by Lois Pitchfork, with weekend performances scheduled for July 23, 24, 30 and 31 at 7:30PM, and July 25 and August 1 at 2:00PM. Call the theater box office and leave a message to reserve tickets (712-527-3681), or reserve tickets through the website: www.millsmasquers.org. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $9 for Sr. Citizens and students, and $6 for children 12 and younger.
The Green Room Shakespeare on the Green presents Two Gentlemen of Verona (the Musical) and Romeo & Juliet Through July 11 In Two Gentlemen of Verona Proteus and Valentine are the best of friends until Proteus also falls for the new object of Valentine's affections: Silvia. Forsaking his own betrothed, Julia, Proteus sets out to betray his unsuspecting friend, only to find that both Silvia and Julia have a thing or two to teach him about loyalty and love. Presented June 24-27, July 8, 10. In Romeo & Juliet the houses of Montague and Capulet are sworn enemies. When Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall in love they do not know whom each other is. They marry in secret, while the feud rages. When Romeo's friend Mercutio is killed by Juliet's cousin, Tybalt, Romeo in turn kills Tybalt. He is banished from Verona, while Juliet's family plan to marry her to someone else. Friar Lawrence hatches a plan to reunite the lovers, but messages are crossed and they are driven to their deaths instead. Presented July 1-4, 9, 11. The free performances take place in Elmwood Park, just South of UNO’s Bell Tower at 64th & Dodge. www.nebraskashakespeare.com for information.
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The GreenRoom And waiting in the wings … The Candy Project presents [title of show] August 5 – 21
John Beasley Theatre presents The Wiz August 6 - 8
Auditions & More Auditions Chanticleer Community Theater will hold auditions for "Wizard of Oz" on Saturday, July 10 starting at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday, July 11, starting at 6:00 p.m. The production will be directed by Dwayne Ibsen with music direction by Jerry Gray. The production will open on September 10 and run through September 26. Those interested in audition should prepare a song of 16 measures and wear shoes comfortable for dancing. Please do not prepare a song from Wizard of Oz. An accompanist will be provided and auditioning with a CD is highly discouraged. Auditions for the musical Mame, the opening production of Bellevue Little Theatre's 2010 -- 2011 season will be held at the theatre, 203 W. Mission in Bellevue on Monday July 19 and Tues July 20 at 7 pm. Callbacks will be the following Monday, July 26 at 7 pm., with rehearsals beginning on Thurs. July 29. Mame will be presented weekends of Sept. 10, 17. and 24, closing on Sept.26. Numerous adult men & women ages 16-75, and one boy who appears to be 10-12 years old are needed. All those auditioning are asked to prepare16-32 measures of a song, preferably music theater, and to bring sheet music for the accompanist. No a cappella numbers, please. An accompanist will be provided. Please dress in comfortable clothing, as there will be a dance audition as well. Call director D. Laureen Pickle 391-2414 with questions. Auditions for Footloose - The Musical will be held at the Omaha Community Playhouse on Monday and Tuesday, July 19 and 20 at 7 PM. Please use west Stage Door entrance. Prepare to demonstrate vocal and movement (dance) skills. The production will run on the Mainstage September 17 through October 17.
& Other Good Stuff
BLT Fireworks Bellevue Little Theatre will be selling fireworks again over the July 4th holiday. We need volunteers to help Curtis Leach in the booth. This is a major fundraiser for the BLT. We offer 'flexible hours' and a 'generous discount on fireworks' to all those helping out. We will be located in front of the No Frills Supermarket on Ft. Crook Rd., the same location as last year. If you are interested, you may email Curtis at [email protected] or reply thru the web site BellevueLittleTheatre.com.
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Dance Discount for TAG Members Long time TAG member Mary Lorraine (20+ years), owner of Mary Lorraine's Dance Center is offering a 10% discount to TAG members for any adult class that they register for this fall. MLDC offers Adult
Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop so sharpen those dance skills by enrolling in a class or two. Must present your current TAG card upon registration. MLDC is located at 136th and Q in the Baker's Deerfield Plaza. Phone is 593-9051 or visit the website at MLDanceCenter.com
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Theatre Planning Tr Fr S Su M Tu W Tr F S Su M Tu W Tr F S Su M Tu W Tr F S Su M Tu W Tr F SJul-2010 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31On StageBST - Little Women - The Musical
BB - Rabit Hole
SG - Two Gentlemen
SG - Romeo & Juliet
CT - From Mars
PLCT - Sound of Music TNO
RCT - Hair TNO
UP - Party Worth Crashing
OCP - Defending the Caveman
ST - Mountain Birds TNO
SD - Brick
MM - Cheaper… Dozen
Auditions
CT - Wizard of Oz
BLT - Mame
OCP - Footloose
Black Box = Closing Performance
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Jim Martin (2010), President (402) 933-6259 [email protected]
Connie Fowler (2010),Program co-chair (402) 455-3918 [email protected]
Lois Nemec (2011) Scholarship co-chair (402) 733-6453 (No e-mail) Jerry Onik (2011), Theatre Services Co-Chair, Ways & Means Co-Chair (402) 733-8161 [email protected]
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Jim Herron (2012), Membership chair (402) 496-3217 [email protected] Cathy Hirsch (2012) Newsletter chair (402) 740-4877 [email protected] Laura Jay (2010), Treasurer, Theatre Grant Chair, (402) 517-8707 [email protected]
Randall Stevens (2012), Awards co-chair (402) 208-0150 [email protected]
Pat Thomas (2012) Program Co-Chair (712) 322-5980 [email protected]
Mary Kelly (2011), President-elect, Awards Co-Chair (402) 733-6999 [email protected] Denny Maddux (2011) Scholarship co-chair, TNO Co-Chair (712) 310-0265 [email protected]
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Debbie Krambeck (2012), Ways & Means Co-Chair, Treasurer-elect (402) 639-2437 [email protected]
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Tom Bertino, Ex-officio, [email protected] Teen Reps: Cali Neuberger and Bailey Newman
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